munch
word
Definition
To eat something steadily and often noisily, usually by taking repeated, forceful bites.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and somewhat playful. Suggests loud or active eating; often used for snacks ('munch on chips'). Not typically used for full meals. Don't confuse with 'chew', which doesn't imply noise.
Spanish: mascar - masticar (ruidosamente)Portuguese (BR): mastigar (fazendo barulho)Portuguese (PT): mastigar (fazendo barulho)Chinese (Simplified): 咀嚼（大声地）Chinese (Traditional): 咀嚼（大聲地）Hindi: चबाना (आवाज़ के साथ)Arabic: يمضغ (بصوت)Bengali: চিবানো - টপাটপ খাওয়াRussian: хрустеть - жевать (громко)Japanese: ムシャムシャ食べるVietnamese: nhai lớn tiếng - ăn nhóp nhépKorean: 아삭아삭 먹다 - 우적우적 먹다Turkish: hışır hışır yemek - kıtır kıtır yemekUrdu: چرچراہٹ سے کھانا - چبانا (زور سے)Indonesian: mengunyah (dengan suara) - ngemil (dengan suara)
Example Sentences
He likes to munch on apples during class.
basic
Can I munch these chips?
basic
She munched her lunch outside.
basic
They sat around the fire, munching popcorn and telling stories.
natural
I love to munch carrots while watching TV.
natural
Stop munching so loudly, everyone's trying to study!
natural